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B.C. leading with law, values in trade negotiations

B.C. leading with law, values in trade negotiations

Western focus on regulatory issues signals a shift in global trade agreement priorities
Peter German reacts to Cullen Commission report

Peter German reacts to Cullen Commission report

The author of two NDP government-commissioned reports that set the stage for B.C.’s public inquiry into money laundering is not surprised that Commissioner Austin Cullen ruled that former BC Liberal government officials were not corrupt.
Money laundering 'enormous' in B.C. but no evidence of corruption, commissioner finds

Money laundering 'enormous' in B.C. but no evidence of corruption, commissioner finds

An 1,800-page report about money laundering in B.C. was released to the public Wednesday
U.S. Fed's 75-basis-point, interest-rate hike impacts Canada

U.S. Fed's 75-basis-point, interest-rate hike impacts Canada

Canadian interest-rate trends tend to resemble those in the U.S.
'World-precedent measure': Heart and Stroke Foundation applauds single cigarette warnings

'World-precedent measure': Heart and Stroke Foundation applauds single cigarette warnings

Annual exposures to warning messages are expected to increase from 7,300 to 58,000. "It's going to be a daily reminder," says a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Vaccine injury program compensates eight Canadians in first two weeks

Vaccine injury program compensates eight Canadians in first two weeks

The Vaccine Injury Support Program offers compensation to anyone injured by any vaccine after Dec. 8, 2020
Canada ranks 9th for migrating millionaires

Canada ranks 9th for migrating millionaires

Canada is seen as a favoured destination for millionaires on the move. Many of them are coming from countries in strife, according to a new report
BC Liberal Party HQ claims Falcon didn’t break leadership contest rules

BC Liberal Party HQ claims Falcon didn’t break leadership contest rules

The BC Liberal Party’s communications director said Falcon missed the original May 5 deadline because his financial agent was out of the country
Insider trading: June 13, 2022

Insider trading: June 13, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended June 1, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Feds funnel $207M to B.C. to build back from 2021 disasters

Feds funnel $207M to B.C. to build back from 2021 disasters

The federal government is also sending money to several B.C. Indian Bands to assess land that was permanently washed away during the November 2021 floods.